Medicaid is a program that helps qualified people pay for medical care. In Florida, the AHCA runs this program. You can call or visit their website to get more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

This is a 24-hour poison emergency information center. The Hotline is manned by knowledgeable healthcare staff. The website has information and videos about toxic substances. Please see the website for more information.

24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)

Gainesville Community Ministry has a dental clinic. The prices are low. The prices are based on your income. Call or visit the website to learn more.

The Optometry Team provides vision screening and exams and donated eye glasses to those in need.
Exams will be conducted every 3 months. A donation of $5 to cover cost of eyeglasses is suggested. Please call for more information.

VA offers medical care related to ageing. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.698.2411

This group offers support to help people quit tobacco. The support groups meet online and/or in person. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.866.341.2730

This is a group that offers guardianship services. The help is for adults who cannot make legal choices for themselves. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.850.888.2820

Services Include:

• 24 Hour Availability
• Final Arrangements
• Housing Services
• Managing Finances
• Medical Planning
• Securing Benefits
• Securing Services

Florida Kidcare has low cost health insurance for children aged birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.

Programs Include:
Healthy Kids
MediKids
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Medicaid

This is a 24 hour rehab and nursing care center. Please call 352.463.7101 or visit the website.

Services:

• Long and short-term rehab care
• Inpatient and outpatient services
• Stroke Rehab
• Memory care
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Dietary services

The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.WELL or go to the website to learn more.